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Lineker in Brazil: The Beautiful Game

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

As the nation prepares for the start of the 2014 World Cup, England football legend Gary Lineker presents this very special documentary on the world's fascination with Brazil and the beautiful game. Gary meets Brazilian striking legend Ronaldo for a frank and illuminating insight into the pleasure and pain of playing for Brazil and there are revealing interviews with key figures, like World Cup-winning player Leonardo.

Focus also falls on Pele - his gifts, global appeal and role in cementing Brazil and Brazilian football firmly in the hearts and minds of the world. The programme asks Michael Palin why we all love Brazil, and there are also contributions from Rio Ferdinand, John Barnes and Michael Owen.

It features rarely-seen archive footage, reliving great moments in World Cup history, and with help from Brazilian model and television host Fernanda Lima, explores the roots and romance of Brazil and the beautiful game. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Gary Lineker
Participant:
Fernanda Lima
Participant:
undefined Ronaldo
Participant:
Leonardo undefined
Participant:
Michael Palin
Participant:
Rio Ferdinand
Participant:
John Barnes
Participant:
Michael Owen
Producer:
Dan Gooding
Executive Producer:
Carl Doran

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